musical theater

Presents a guide to becoming a performer in musical theater, show choir, or glee club, and provides tips and advice on training vocal chords, choosing the best audition material, and becoming comfortable in the spotlight.

Offers a specific structure for students, teachers, and directors that gives a basis and starting place from which to explore musical theatre acting in both classroom and workshop settings, and includes worksheets and audition material.

Examines the ways Broadway musicals throughout the twentieth century incorporated issues challenging American society at the times they were produced.